Fossil Fun
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesBecome an amateur paleontologist and learn how to discover fossils in your own backyard while learning about the past. Ages 6 & up.
Free
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Educational
History of Flowers at the Games
Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL, United StatesDid you know that olive-leaf wreaths were awarded to commemorate victories at the first Olympic Games in Ancient Greece before medals were given? Drop in and learn more fun facts...
Time To Go Chorinβ
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesHelp with different historical household or barnyard chores around the farm. It can get messy, so make sure to wear shoes and clothes you donβt mind getting dirty. Suggested admission...
$5
Showcasing Science: Caterpillar to Butterfly
Maywood Public Library 121 S 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL, United StatesLetβ s learn the steps of how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. How? By observing them all July!
Free
Hooray For Halfway
Barrington Area Library 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, United StatesCelebrate being halfway done with 2024 Summer Reading by making your buttons youβve earned plus a special button, while enjoying crafts and fun activities for the whole family! Havenβt signed...
Free
Second Tuesday Free Days
Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora, IL, United StatesJoin us for free admission, special activities, scavenger hunt, giveaways, and more from 10am-4pm on the dates below! Each month we will feature several activities, the Illinois Mathematics and Science...
Free
Blazing Trails Pop Up Event
Sycamore Trails Park 1500 E Kensington Road, Mount Prospect, United StatesRiver Trails Park District is coming to Sycamore Trails Park this summer. Look for our new RTPD Bus rolling in after storytime. Our wacky counselors will entertain kids with their...
Free
LEGO Zone
Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom dinosaurs to cities and towns, there's nothing you can't create with LEGO bricks! Join visiting LEGO Brick Specialists for a playful building challenge, and let your imagination soar! Running...
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